[80061] Alarming health report: Rise in obesity rates in Turkey and physical inactivity

Rise in obesity rates in Turkey

According to reports published on June 2, 2026, new health data in Turkey paints an alarming picture regarding the state of public health. Son Dakika Haberler Gündem reports that "in Turkey, every fifth adult suffers from obesity."

Alarming statistical data

According to GündemX, the rate of people suffering from obesity in Turkey has reached 21.8%. The channel details the gender distribution:

• Men: 18.7% are defined as suffering from obesity, and 43.1% are in a state of "pre-obesity."


• Women: 24.8% suffer from obesity, and 32.2% are in a state of "pre-obesity."

Decline in physical activity

A major factor linked to these figures is a sedentary lifestyle. According to GündemX and Sansürsüz Medya +18, "the rate of people who do not perform physical activity stands at 86.6%."

The cited sources, identified as local news channels focusing on "breaking news" (Son Dakika) reports, present the data as dry facts without further political commentary, while focusing on highlighting statistical data that emphasizes the current health crisis in the country.